Last year your contributions helped LCHC continue our mission to advance health equity for all Californians!

In 2018 – with your donations – LCHC:

Trained and activated hundreds of community leaders, including youth, and engaged thousands of residents on health equity issues in the Central Valley, Los Angeles, and Inland Empire regions

Sponsored and received the Governor’s signature on legislation including increasing funding for healthy food access in corner stores, making water and low-fat milk the default option in kids meals at restaurants, and reporting Alzheimer’s disease disparities.

Mobilized community through our social media platforms to support new narratives on diversity and inclusion to counteract divisive rhetoric against Latinx and immigrant communities.

Today, California’s Latino community represents 39% of the State’s population–that’s 15 million strong! The 2018 Midterms showed that Latinos are civically engaged now more than ever – with a 174% increase in voter turnout from 2014.

The top issues that Latinos care about–good-paying jobs, affordable health care, access to healthy food and nutrition, and humane immigration reform–are issues that are important to all Californians.

For 25 years the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California (LCHC) has been a major voice for initiating and advancing policies and programs to build healthy communities. Through community engagement, policy advocacy, and research, LCHC has been instrumental in promoting the health and well-being of all Californians. Together with community leaders, legislators, advocacy partners and yourself, we will continue to promote equity, justice, and health for all.

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From the Blog

Oral health discourse has gained strength in the media and advocacy space recently resulting in a multitude of messages. The Central Valley Health Policy Institute and the Latino Health Coalition (LCHC) partnered to analyze oral health access issues and collaboratively crafted a series of strategic messages. This one-pager “Lessons Learned from Evidence-Based Research to Strategic Communication” lays out…

The Latino Physicians of California (LPOC) will host a Reception and Dinner on March 12, 2018 to gather leaders in health, government, academia, and business to strategize about future paths for progress. There will be cutting edge panel discussions and networking opportunities. Join us to be a part of the solution. March 12, 2018 Location: Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel…

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About LCHC

Latino Coalition for a Healthy California (LCHC)—the only statewide organization with a specific emphasis on Latino health—was founded in 1992 by health care providers, consumers and advocates to impact Latino health by focusing on policy development, providing enhanced information, and community involvement.